Recall Z-0689-2017 ยท LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
Cobalt Chromium Heads Transcend: 26000017, 26000018, 26000019, 26000020, 26000021, 26000022, 26000023, 26000024, 26000025, 26000026, 26000027, 26000028 Conserve: 38013800, 38013804, 38013835, 38014000, 38014004, 38014035, 38014200, 38014204, 38014235, 38014400, 38014404, 38014435, 38014600, 38014604, 38014635, 38014800, 38014804, 38014835, 38015000, 38015004, 38015035, 38015200, 38015204, 38
| Date | Dec 1, 2016 (initiated Jun 21, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Revision rate trends from within the MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. database evaluated for the modular head Metal on Metal THA systems show an increasing overall trend from 2009 to present and it was found that there was a specific hazard/harm for suspected tissue reaction to metal debris over one percent for modular head CONSERVE(R) systems and DYNASTY(R) metal acetabular liner systems. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | MicroPort sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated June 22, 2016, to all affected customers notifying them of the change in the instructions for use on July 7th, 2016 by email. The firm also notified US hospitals where the implantation surgeries occurred within the last twelve (12) months by letter on July 13th, 2016 delivered by FedEx Priority. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed form even if they do not have any affected product to return by fax to 1-901-451-6032 or PostMarket@ortho.microport.com. For questions regarding this recall call 901-867-4771. |
| Quantity | 108,362 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Columbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, S |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K100866 | PROFEMUR HIP SYSTEM MODULAR NECKS Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc, Apr 28, 2010 |